LONDON — Irish bookmaker Paddy Power was only making a holiday joke when he proposed a strip poker championship. The problem with jokes – even those told on April 1st — is that sometimes people take you seriously.That’s what happened to Paddy.

Thanks to his sense of humor — and 200 brave player’s love for the game — the first ever World Strip Poker Championship will be held in London, England on August 19th.

Those clever enough to keep at least some of their clothes on during the tournament will earn a place in the Guinness Book of World Records, win a Golden Fig Leaf trophy — and $18,630 in cash.

“This will be the most fun you can have with your clothes on — or off!” Power promises those with naked ambition — or merely a keen interest in watching poker players strip away more than just their dignity.